Diseases of the Skin

Question 1

Common follicular disorder affecting susceptible hair follicles, most commonly found on the face, neck, and upper trunk

Answer 1

Acne Vulgaris

Question 2

Inflammatory response result from the action of certain skin bacteria

Answer 2

Acne Vulgaris

Question 3

Causative agent: Acne Vulgaris

Answer 3

Propionibacterium acnes

Question 4

Characterized by comedones (primary acne lesions), both closed and open, and by papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts

Answer 4

Acne Vulgaris

Question 5

This condition is common in puberty

Answer 5

Acne Vulgaris

Question 6

It is considered an abnormal response to normal levels of testosterone

Answer 6

Acne Vulgaris

Question 7

Medical management: Acne Vulgaris

Answer 7

1. Nutrition and Hygiene Therapy
2. Topical Pharmacological Therapy
3. Systemic Pharmacologic Therapy

Question 8

Management: Acne Vulgaris

Topical Pharmacologic Therapy

Answer 8

Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibiotics

Question 9

Depress sebum production and promote breakdown of comedo plugs

Answer 9

Benzoyl Peroxide

Question 10

Suppress the growth of P. acnes; reduce superficial free fatty acid levels; decrease comedones, papules, and pustules

Answer 10

Topical Antibiotics

Question 11

Management: Acne Vulgaris

Topical Pharmacologic Therapy
Common Topical preparations

Answer 11

Tetracycline
Clindamycin
Erythromycin

Question 12

Management: Acne Vulgaris

Systemic Pharmacologic Therapy

Answer 12

Oral Antibiotics
Oral Retinoids
Estrogen Therapy

Question 13

Management: Acne Vulgaris

Systemic Pharmacologic Therapy
Examples of Oral Antibiotics

Answer 13

Tetracycline
Doxycycline
Minocycline

Question 14

Reduces sebaceous gland size and inhibits sebum production

Answer 14

Synthetic Vitamin A compounds (Oral retinoids)

Question 15

Suppresses sebum production and reduce skin oilness

Answer 15

Estrogen Therapy

Question 16

Freezing with liquid nitrogen; may be used for nodular and cystic forms of acne

Answer 16

Cryosugery

Question 17

For patients with deep scars, in which the epidermis and some superficial dermis are removed down to the level of the scars

Answer 17

Deep Abrasive Therapy (Dermabrasion)

Question 18

Acute inflammation spreading to surrounding dermis

Answer 18

Furuncle

Question 19

An acute inflammation arising deep in one or more hair follicles and spreading into the surrounding dermis

Answer 19

Furuncle

Question 20

Refers to multiple or recurrent lesions

Answer 20

Furunculosis

Question 21

Abscess of skin and subcutaneous tissue that represents an extension of a furuncle that has invaded follicles and is large and deep seated

Answer 21

Carbuncle

Question 22

Causative agent: Furuncle and Carbuncle

Answer 22

Staphylococci

Question 23

Management: Furuncle and Carbuncle

Answer 23

Warm, moist compresses increase vascularization and hasten resolution

Surrounding skin may be cleaned gently with antibacterial soap, and an antibacterial ointment may be applied

Question 24

Can also cause inflammation of the joints

Answer 24

Psoriasis

Question 25

An immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints

Answer 25

Psoriasis

Question 26

Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis

Answer 26

Stress
Excessive alcohol consumption

Question 27

Causes: Psoriasis

Answer 27

Unknown

Combination of specific genetic make up and environmental stimuli

Periods of emotional stress and anxiety aggravate the condition

Trauma, infections, and seasonal and hormonal changes also are trigger factors

Question 28

Hereditary defect that causes overproduction of keratin

Answer 28

Psoriasis

Question 29

Management: Psoriasis

Answer 29

Topical corticosteroids